Who Cares about Diapers?

I have had a few people either question my sanity or act mildly interested in the fact that I choose to use cloth diapers. Well, I've been doing it for over a year and I thought I'd throw my experience, advice and opinions out there.

James was the one that brought up the idea of cloth diapering. I didn't know what to think and expect and wavered back and forth 'till the last month of pregnancy. I didn't want to put out the money for diapers and then not be able to handle it.

I purchased online through Jillian's Drawers which I am very happy with. They ship fast and price match any other price you find online as well.

I've spent a total of $354 dollars. (It could have been less, but I tried out a few different kinds of diapers in the beginning to see what I liked best.) I decided I like the basic Unbleached Indian prefold diaper with a Bummis Whisper Wrap cover. What I have should last until Ellie is potty trained plus I can reuse them for additional children.

The laundry doesn't bother me at all. I do laundry anyway, and it is easy to throw a load of diapers in the wash every 3rd day. You can get a mini shower system to rinse off the poopy diapers, I haven't yet, but I'm not grossed out by swishing the diapers in the toilet...so I guess you can call me crazy if you want.

There are cons. The diapers I choose to use are bulky, so they take up a lot more room in a diaper bag and also on the baby, she doesn't seem to care though. It also takes a little bit more planning while traveling to make sure we will have a place to wash diapers.

I actually do like using them though. It makes me feel good to save money and maybe be in some way helping the environment. I plan to use them on any future kids we may have and would definitely recommend it to anyone else if you are at all interested.